World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Vera Cleaves
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
Westport Island, Maine
Honored By
Jeff McCulloh
Relationship
Neighbor
Joined the Women's Army Corps and completed basic training in Florida. Assigned as a flight instructor at Stewart Field, New York, next to West Point. Taught instrument flying to pilots on six month rotations. Discharged in 1945.